Coronation praised as unity across empire and colonies
The article hails Edward VII's coronation as a unifying spectacle for Britain and its dominions. It notes celebratory mood at home and abroad, praise for Queen Alexandra, and reassurance on smallpox cases aboard the Orient and quarantine measures for South Island troops.
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Edward Vit
Great Britain
Australasia
Edward
Victorix
Howard
Alexandra
Edward the VII
Orient
Wellington
South Island
Calloway
Transpark
Canterbury
Christchurch
Defence Department
Wealth Department
Bottle Lake
Coronation of the King At Westminster Abbey
King Edward's coronation described with royal pageantry and difficulties. The Archbishop of Canterbury faltered and was assisted, while the King and Queen received homage from peers and the public cheered as the crowns scepters and robes were displayed.
Coronation Day Preparations Draw Millions Of Spectators
The London Coronation day preparations drew millions as crowds lined routes to Westminster Abbey. Cannon boomed at dawn in Hyde Park and the Tower while lavish displays and festive decor framed the procession. Notable arrivals included Viscount Kitchener Earl Roberts Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Mr Seddon amid imperial and foreign dignitaries.
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Pex Press Association
Electric Telegraph
London
Avaust
Westminister Abbey
Hyde Park
Whitehall
Abbey
St. James’ Street
Parliament Street
Parliament Square
Westminister Hall
Viscount Kitchener
Lord Wolseley
Marl Roberts
Ras. Makaunen
Earl Roberta
Buckingham Palace
Mr Chamberlain
Wilfrid Laurier
Seddon
Westminster Abbey A Brilliant Scene in Gala Attire
Westminster Abbey displayed a brilliant scene of gala colour with Mayors, ministers, and varying dignitaries in uniform. The Prince of Wales, Dukes, and Peeresses occupied front chairs as crowds in court dress filled the galleries. Diamonds flashed from the Peeresses and Ladies in Waiting amid a sea of coronets and ostrich plumes.
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Prince of Wales
Duk of Connaught
Duke of Cambridge
Poeresass
Irish Page Delivers Local Gossip and Court News
The Irish page reports wind conditions and weather notes from Whitavans, a Peltea Court case involving drunkenness with George Watson Archibald Wilson William Donaghey and Terry, and fines. It also notes the Ashburton Golf Club receiving a silver challenge cap from John Cooke for Jas Montgomery and outlines upcoming club events and closures by the Farmers' Co op Association on August 14.
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Ldgin
Peltea Court
George Watson
Archibald Wilson
William Donaghey
Terry
Aginthey
R. Alcorn
Watson
Yus Gonn
Ashburton
John Cooke
Jas. Montgomery
Hsg
Glasgow
Cink
Sriedlander Bros
D. Ahomad
Farmers’ Co.-Op Association
Pat
Procession at Westminster Marks Coronation Observance
The King and Queen led state processions at Westminster alongside bishops and officers of state. Archbishops and clergy conducted the recognition and oath, with the Crown, spurs, and canopy part of the ceremony. Crowds cheered in London and across the empire as celebrations spread, with prayers and devotions noted in the report.
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Edward the Confessor
Edward
Princess of Wales
Oxford
Norwich
Bath
Durham
Knels
Crowning of King Edward Fetes Ashburton Crowd
An enthusiastic Ashburton crowd gathers for coronation celebrations with the Abbey bells at 6.30 am and a parade drawing about seven thousand spectators from Springbam Mount Somera and nearby districts. The article reflects on Britain's past and a future under the new monarch.
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Westminister
Solomon
Tower of London
Edward
Victoria
Britain
England
Ashburton
Burnett
Burnett Street
St. Steplen’s
Springbam
Mount Somera
United Religious Service Held Despite Wind
The crowd gathered before the Borough Council Chambers for a United Religious Service moved indoors due to unfavourable wind. Rev G B Inglis led Psalm 100 and lessons from Samuel, with sermon text Samuel 1:10 24 reflecting on loyalty to the king and the British constitution under Edward VII.
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GB. Inglis
Thos. Fee
G. B. Inglis
Raine
E. Whitehouse
Solomon
Israel
Edward VII
Britain
Sach
Edward
Coronation Day at the Domain and Oval
A coronation ceremony procession reached the Domain then the Oval with oaks planted by the Mayoress and Mrs Harper. A feu de joie, flag unfurling, and a National Anthem performance preceded speeches by the Mayor and others praising King Edward VII and Queen Victoria.
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Domain
Dward
Harper
Collins
J. Harper
E. Whitehouse
Dean ‘O'Donnell
C.W. Parnell
Duncan Cameron
T. Chapman
Edward the Seventh
Parsons
Victoria
Mejasty
Angif
Forcea
Wigaly
Procession of Ashburton Volunteers and Parade Details
The Volunteer Battalion paraded at 12.30 pm with Rifles Guards and County Band at the Drillshed and Mounted Rides at Messra Friedlander Bros West Street. At 1.15 pm they moved to South Street where a detailed order of procession was formed. The procession included Mounted Rites Capt Fooks Studholme Returned Troopers Trent Harper and Sergt Major Malcolm Ashburton County Brass Band Bandmaster Humphreys Drum-Major I A Gater Ashburton Rifles Captain Dolman V D Ashburton Guards Captain Nicoll and several carriages with the Mayor County officials council members and other dignitaries. The Butchers displayed a shop lorry with tradesmen and a Chinese cook. Mr P B Cox was chief marshal. About 145 bugles sounded as the parade moved off. Crowds lined the streets and police maintained order. County Band performed selections and the Salvation Army Band played also.
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Messra Friedlander Bros
West Street
South Street
Fooks
Studholme
Trent
Harper
Malcolm
Ashburton County Brass Band
Humphreys
I. A. Gater
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V.D
Aalburton Guards
Nicoll
Mr. Collins
Mainwaring
C. W. Parnell
W. Baxter
D. Cameron
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Salvation Army
Young
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Druids
Ashburton
P. B. Cox
Eavy
Fighting Fusiliers
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